A new documentary about The Beach Boys, an iconic California group from the 1960s, will premiere on Disney+ in the United States on May 24. The film production promises an immersion in the trajectory of the band that became an icon of pop and surf music, also offering never-before-seen interviews with its original members.
This documentary, named after the group, is directed by Frank Marshall and written by Mark Monroe, who previously collaborated on the documentary about The Bee Gees. The narrative will explore The Beach Boys’ musical milestones, including unforgettable hits like ‘Surfin’ Safari’, ‘God Only Knows’ and ‘Good Vibrations’, as well as delving into their groundbreaking 1966 album, Pet Sounds. This work stands out for its vocal harmonies and revolutionary arrangements that marked a before and after in American pop.
The Disney+ announcement also reveals that the documentary will feature prominent figures from the world of music such as Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, Janelle Monáe and Ryan Tedder of One Republic, who will provide their insight into the band’s legacy.
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{{msg}} {{msg}}The soundtrack of the documentary will be available in digital format on the day of its release, while the album Shut down vol. 2 from 1964, will be reissued on white vinyl on May 29. Additionally, an exclusive official book titled The Beach Boys by The Beach Boysalthough the release date of the documentary in Spain and Latin America remains to be confirmed.
Frank Marshall is an influential American film producer and director. He is known for being one of the founders, along with Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, of the production company Amblin Entertainment. Throughout his extensive career, Marshall has been involved in the production of some of the most successful and critically acclaimed films in Hollywood history, including iconic franchises such as Indiana Jones and Back to the Future.
The Beach Boys are an iconic American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The founding members were brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, along with their cousin Mike Love and family friend Al Jardine. They are recognized worldwide for their harmonious vocal sound and lyrics that reflect the youthful lifestyle of Southern California, including surfing, cars and romance.
The band quickly rose to fame with hits like “Surfin’ USA” and “I Get Around,” which captured the essence of surf culture at the time. Over time, the Beach Boys evolved into more experimental and complex sounds, especially with the release of their album Pet Sounds in 1966, considered one of the most influential in the history of popular music.
Despite internal conflicts and personal problems among members, the Beach Boys continued to produce music and tour. Throughout their career, they have sold millions of records worldwide and have received numerous awards and recognitions. His influence on pop and rock music remains notable to this day. (Infobae)
